Binatone F350 - EDITION 5 User manual

User Guide

B350

5

th

edition

www.binatonegps.com

Binatone Navigation software

IMPORTANT

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IMPORTANT

Satellite signals are required for this product to function in Navigation Mode.

There may be occasions within your home or surrounding area when the signal

strength is limited and Navigation Mode may not be possible.

This is quite normal for product of this type.

You can check the number of satellite signals that the unit is receiving and the

strength of those signals by viewing the GPS Receiver.

If you need help....

The Help line is available from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, on 0845

345 9677 Calls are charged al Local Call rate (for UK only)

Unpacking your Binatone Navigation System

B350

In the box you will find

·GPS navigation device

·Car mounting kit

·In-car charger

·USB cable

·User guide

Keep the packaging materials in a safe place in

case you later need to transport the unit. Keep your

sales (till) receipt, which is your guarantee. Before

you can use the unit, you’ll need to fully charge the

battery as described on page 6, please also read

the notes on the page 2.

WARNING:

Your GPS device operates under open sky

conditions in order to receive a satellite signal.

Please ensure that you are not using the device

indoors or in areas where the satellite signal is

weak.

For the first time of use or after a few days of no

use, it may take up to 10 minutes to acquire a

satellite signal. It is recommended to be stationary

during the start up process.

*USB cable can be either used to charge your device with your computer or

update your system (latest map and software, latest safety camera information)

via your computer and the internet (updates are payable). Charging via the USB

cable will take much longer than by mains/car charger and is not advised.

SAFETY

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Safety

The Global Positioning System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based system that provides

location and timing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled

under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America,

who are responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS

availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the

operation of you Binatone Carrera Personal Navigation Device (PND).

Using Your PND in the Car

When using your PND while driving it is essential that you drive with due care

and attention. Never modify the settings or program your PND while driving. Only

look at he PND map when it is safe to do so. When mounting the PND in your car

make sure that it does not obscure your view or impede the operation of any

driving controls.

Prohibited Areas

Do not operate your PND in hospitals or near any electrical medical equipment.

Do not operate your PND in aircraft.

Do not operate while sat in a petrol station forecourt.

Battery

Your PND uses a Li-polymer battery. Do not use it in humid, wet or corrosive

environments. Do not operate or store your PND in high temperatures (>60℃) or

in direct sun light. Do not pierce or break the battery casing.

Failure to follow these cautions will invalidate the warranty and may

cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and

cause injury or damage.

If you come into contact with leaked battery acid wash the contact

area thoroughly and seek medical attention.

The Li-polymer battery contained in this unit must be recycled or

disposed of properly.

Do not dispose of in household waste or burn.

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CONTENTS

Important………………………………………………………………………. 01

In the Box ……….………………………………………………………... 01

Safety …………………………………………………………………………… 02

The Global Positioning System …………………………………………… 02

Using Your PND in the Car .…………………………………………….. 02

Prohibited Areas .…………………………………………………….…… 02

Battery..…………………………………………………………………….. 02

Contents .………………………………………………………………………. 03

Quick Start Guide …………………………………………………………… 05

Position of the Controls ………………………………………………… 05

Charging the Battery ……………………………………………………. 06

SD Memory Card ………………………………………………………... 06

Car Adaptor ……………………………………………………………… 06

Turning the Sat Nav Unit On/Off ……………………………………….. 07

Turning the Sat Nav Unit Off (Sleep Mode) .………………………….. 07

System Reset ……………………………………………………………. 07

Windscreen Holder Installation ………………………………………… 08

Getting Started …….…………………………………………………………. 09

Starting Up ... ……………………………………………………………… 09

Settings ……………………………………………………………………. 10

Multi-Media ………………………………………………………………… 11

Picture Viewer..……………………………………………………... 11

Document Viewer …………………………………………………... 12

GPS Receiver ……………………………………………………………… 12

Additional maps and upgrades …………………………………………… 13

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NAVIGATION

1. Introduction.…………………………………………………………………. 15

1.1 GPS connection.……………………………………………………… 15

2. Getting Started...…………………………………………………………….. 16

3. Navigational Map Screens.…………………………………………………. 17

3.1 Free Navigation………………………………………………………. 17

3.2 Route Navigation……………………………………………………… 18

4. Browsing the Map……………………………………………………………. 19

5. Navigation…………………………………………………………………….. 19

5.1 Free navigation………………………………………………………... 19

5.2 Route Navigation……………………………………………………… 19

6. Go to…………………………………………………………………………… 19

6.1 Entering an Address/Postcode……………………………………… 20

6.2 Searching for a POI (Point of Interest)……………………………… 22

6.2.1 POI near Current Position…………………………………… 22

6.2.2 POI in City………………………………………..…….…….. 23

6.3 Selecting an Entry from the Address Book………………………… 24

6.4 Selecting a Recent Destination………………………………….….. 24

6.5 Selecting a Point on the Map………………………………………… 24

6.6 Entering a set of Co-ordinates………………………………………. 25

6.7 To Navigate Directly Home………………………………..………… 26

7. Map Options……………………………………………………………….….. 26

7.1 North Up/Heading Up………………………………………..….……. 26

7.2 3D/2D…………………………………………………………………… 26

7.3 Day/Night……………………………………………………….……… 27

7.4 Motorway Sign Post…………………………………………….…….. 27

7.5 Voice Guidance……………………………………………….………. 28

7.6 Auto Zoom……………………………………………………… …….. 28

7.7 Simulation Speed…………………………………………………..….. 28

8. Settings………………………………………………………………….…..… 28

8.1 Language………………………………………………………… …… 29

8.2 Safety Alert………………………………………………………...…... 29

8.3 Trace Record……………………………………………………….….. 29

8.4 Address Book…………………………………………………….……. 30

8.4.1 Add an Entry…………………………………………….……. 31

8.4.2 Edit an Entry………………………………………………….. 31

8.4.3 Delete an Entry………………………………………… …… 32

8.5 Day/Night Mode……………………………………………….…..….. 32

8.6 Set Home Address………………………………………….………… 32

8.7 GPS Status………………………………………………….……….… 33

8.8 Miles/Kilometre………………………………………………..……..… 33

8.9 About………………………………………………………..…………… 33

8.10 Time Zone………………………………………………….…………. 33

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8.11 Brightness……………………………………………………………. 34

8.12 Calibration……………………………………………………….…… 34

9. Route Plan…………………………………………………………….....…… 34

9.1 Navigating……………………………………………………….…….. 34

9.2 Waypoints………………………………………………………….….. 35

9.3 Simulate………………………………………………….……….……. 35

9.4 Route Options…………………………………………….……….…… 36

10. Route Navigation Menu……………………………………………….…… 36

10.1 Route Plan…………………………………………………………… 36

10.2 Detour………………………………………………………………… 36

10.3 Cancel Route………………………………………………………… 37

10.4 Go to………………………………………………………………….. 37

10.5 Route Information…………………………………………………… 37

10.6 Map Options…………………………………………………………. 37

10.7 Settings………………………………………………………………. 37

Frequently asked questions…………………………….………. 38

The map contains an error / POI’s are missing……………….………… 38

I am experiencing problems getting a GPS fix………………….………. 38

Where can I get technical support?………………………………….…… 38

Where can I get additional maps and guides……………………..…….. 38

Technical Specifications …………………………………………..……. 39

EC Declaration of Conformity…………………………………….……. 40

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Quick Start Guide

Please make sure that your read all of the information contained within this user

guide before operating this unit.

If you experience any problems, please go through the user guide before contacting

the customer helpline.

Position of the controls

1. Touch Screen

2. Charge Indicator – Displays the battery charging status.

Red or Orange; charging, Green; fully charged.

3. On/Off Switch – Turn the unit On/Off using this switch, if the unit is not to be

used for long periods of time.

4. Reset – System reset switch.

5. Speaker – For voice guidance instructions.

6. Memory Card Slot – For use with SD type cards. Do not remove memory

card while in use.

7. Power Connection USB Port – For charging and data transfer.

8. Sleep mode Button – Switches the unit In/Out off sleep mode, handy when

stopping for short periods to conserve battery power.

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Charging the Battery

Before using your GPS device for the first time, we recommend that you charge the

unit for 5 hours via the mains/car charger, or until the charge light turns green.

Plug the mains/car charger into the USB socket.

NOTE: Charging via USB cable. It is possible to charge the unit via the USB cable

but the charge time will be significantly increased. Also if the battery is very low the

unit will not fully charge.

The charging indicator on the unit will light up red. When fully charged the red light

will turn green.

When using the GPS device in your car, we recommend that you always use the car

charger in order to maintain the battery level.

If you have a SD memory Card, you may install it refer to the picture

(below)

Switch the unit off first before installing or removing the SD card.

When installing it can only be fitted one way – the contacts should be towards you

and the cut-off corner at the top. Slide the card in and push it in so that it clicks into

place.

Once the card is installed it does not need to be removed.

If you need to remove the card, push the card in and it will eject from the slot.

Car Adapter

When using your PND in the car we recommend that you always use the in-car

charger to power the unit, especially on long journeys.

Plug the in-car charger into the USB socket of the unit. Pug the other end of the

adapter into the car’s cigarette-lighter / 12V DC socket.

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Turning the Sat Nav Unit On/Off

To switch the unit On slide the power switch located on the back of the unit to the On

position, the unit will power up and display the warning screen.

To switch the unit Off slide the power switch to the Off position.

Turning the Sat Nav Unit Off Via Sleep Mode

Press and hold down the sleep button on the top of the unit, after about 3 seconds

the unit will enter sleep mode. Press and hold the button again, to bring the unit out

of sleep mode. When brought out of sleep mode the unit will show the same screen

as when the unit entered sleep mode.

If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time it is advised that you slide the

power switch on the back of the unit to Off.

System Reset

Under extreme circumstances it may be necessary to reboot the system. Reset the

system if the following situation occurs:

• Long delay experienced with screen refresh rate or operation, resulting in an

inoperable unit.

• The system will not turn Off with the power button.

• No response with selection made on the screen.

The reset button can be found on the back of the unit. Insert the tip of the stylus pen

into the reset switch in order to press. The system will be immediately reset.

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Windscreen Holder Installation

The car mount has a suction pad that fits to the windscreen or a flat area on the

dashboard.

A. Fitting to windscreen

Pull the lever away from the suction pad. Place the pad on the widescreen and push

the lever towards the pad until it clicks into place.

B. Fitting the holding bracket

It is best to fit this to the unit before it is attached to the windscreen.

Slide the bracket onto the securing lug on the end of the ball mount at the end of the

car mount and then push down firmly, until it clicks in to place. The bracket can only

be fitted one way.

C. Fitting the Unit

Slide the unit into the bottom of the bracket and carefully push the unit up and back

until it clicks into place at the top.

To remove the unit from the car mount; Press and lift the tab at the top of the bracket

then pull the unit forward and up out of the bottom of the bracket.

To remove the Car mount from the windscreen; Lift the lever away from the

windscreen, then gentle pull the tab on the suction cup to release the suction as you

pull the mount away from the windscreen.

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Starting Up

Turn the power switch on the side panel to ON.

The following screens will be displayed:

When you press MENU, the following screens will be displayed:

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Settings

NOTE: You do not need to enter the SETTINGS menu before you start to navigate.

If you press on the SETTINGS icon the following screen is displayed.

To exit this page or exit any subsequent page, press the cross at the top of the

screen.

Volume

Press ’volume’ you can modify the volume level of the voice prompts. You can

increase or decrease the level by clicking “ ” or “ ”. This can also be done via

the navigation software later.

Backlight

Press ‘Backlight’ to change the brightness of the screen. You can make it darker or

brighter by clicking “ ” or “ ”. This can also be done via the navigation software

later.

Time & Date

This device can auto-set the current date and time by receiving three GPS signals.

However you can also change it by yourself by

1.) Click

2.) Clicking on and to scroll to the right year, month, date, time and time

format.

Note: the unit does not save the time & date when the unit is switched off, this

is because the unit automatically sets the time & date from the satellite

signals.

Power

The power page contains the information of your battery level.

Language

Press ”Language” to change the language by clicking << and >>

About

The About page contains information about your software version.

It also allows you to default the unit or to calibrate the screen to your touches.

The unit will be returned to how it was when it left the factory. After selecting this

option you will be asked to confirm.

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Default

Reset to factory default settings.

Calibrate

This function calibrates the unit to respond to your screen taps. You will need to use

this function only if the unit begins to respond inconsistently to your screen taps, then

follow the on screen dissections. Once the calibration has been completed, press

anywhere on the screen to return to the previous menu.

Multi Media

NOTE: if you press on the MULTI MEDIA icon the following screen is displayed.

Picture Viewer

This device supports, .bmp, .jpg and .gif file formats only (recommended picture size

for optimum usage: 500kb – it is not recommended to view pictures over 2mb). Press

the “Picture viewer” to show a list of names for all the picture files then click on the

file you want to view.

To view pictures (bmp and jpeg formats only):

1) Copy all the pictures you want to view onto a SD card.

2) Insert your SD card into the PND.

3) Select Multi Media and then Picture viewer a list of pictures or folders containing

pictures will be shown.

4) Click on folder to open it and then click on a picture to load it into the viewer.

The following screen will be shown:

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Document Viewer

This device supports, txt file format viewing only. Press the “Doc Viewer” to show the

list of files available for viewing. The procedure for viewing documents is the same

for viewing pictures. But once loaded the following screen will be shown.

GPS Receiver

NOTE: This page is for information only. You can view the number of satellite signals

the unit is receiving also the strength of these signals.

This page gives your current position in degrees longitude and latitude, your current

speed and the status of your position, i.e. Fixed 3D or Fixed Invalid etc.

The compass circle shows the satellites that the unit is receiving and the bar chart

shows the signal strength for these satellites

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NOTE:

At least four GPS signals are required for the PND to function.

There may be occasions within your home or surrounding area when the

signal strength is limited and GPS navigation Mode may not be possible.

This is quite normal of products of this type.

Additional maps and upgrades:

Please visit www.binatonegps.com or contact the helpline on 08452 459677 for

more information.

INTRODUCTION

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Introduction

You have chosen a cutting-edge navigation system. Congratulations! Please enjoy

using it. This navigation system leads you straight to your destination, whether you

are travelling by car or on foot. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-

to-use and intuitive interface, just by using your finger. You can also use this

application to plan your trip to suit your personal preferences and interests and to

save interesting destinations before your set off on your journey.

This manual leads you through the main features of the system.

GPS connection

Your navigation device uses GPS technology for navigation. The device receives

signals from a number of GPS satellites in order to determine your current position.

• Place your navigation device in a location with an unobstructed view to the sky to

set up your first satellite connection. In the car this will usually mean mounting the

unit on the lower part of the windscreen.

Note; It may take up to 10 minutes to establish the first connection.

Subsequent connections will be faster (30 seconds to 1 minute), but if you

have not used the unit for several days or are far away from the last location

where you used the unit, it may take up to 10 minutes again to find a strong

signal.

NAVIGATION MENU

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2 Getting Started

Please make sure that the battery in your device is charged (see page 7).

Switch on the unit and from the menu select Navigation. The navigational software will start

to load.

First you will see the warning statement screen.

Tap on “Accept” to confirm that you have read the

statement and to continue. If you do not wish to be

shown this screen in the future check the box next to

“Don’t show this statement again”. You will now be

shown the Binatone screen, which shows the

progress of the loading software on the yellow bar at

the bottom.

Once the software has loaded you will be shown the

Free Navigation Menu screen, this is the starting point

for all your navigating needs.

For more information on free navigation mode (see

page 20).

In order to enter destinations and access the

many settings of the navigational software, tap

Menu. This will then take you to the Free Navi

Menu screen.

You can choose from the 3 following options;

Go to – Opens the Search Menu screen. From

here you can select a point to navigate to.

Map Options – Allows you change the way the

map looks and behaves during navigation.

Settings – Allows access to the main settings

menu of the unit, which you can set to your

personal preference.

- Tap to return to the Free Navigation mode

- Tap to exit Navigation. You will be asked to confirm if you wish to exit, tap Yes

to exit, tap No to cancel and return to the Free Navi Menu.

- Returns you to either the Free Navigation screen or Route Navigation screen

if a route has been planned. This option is always available when not on any

Navigation screen.

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3 Navigational Map Screens

The navigational map screens will be the most frequently used screens. The two navigation

screens are free navigation and route navigation and are shown below. Though the screens

look very similar there are some differences.

3.1 Free Navigation

1 Compass – Shows your current heading by means of a letter, while the red part of

the compass needle always points North.

2 Zoom out – Tap to zoom out on the map.

3 Speed – Shows your current speed.

4 Menu button – Tap to access the Free Navi Menu screen. (Only when in Free

Navigation)

5 Time – Shows the current time (Note; this is set when you have a valid GPS

lock).

6 Map scale – Show a scale bar which changes as the map zoom level is altered.

7 Volume – Tap to access the volume control menu.

8 Zoom in – Tap to zoom in on the map.

9 GPS reception – Shows the current status of the GPS signal, Shown greyed out if you do

not have a valid signal and white if you do. Tap to enter the GPS status

screen (see page 34).

10 Position icon – Shows your current position on the map as well as showing your current

direction of travel.

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3.2 Route Navigation

11 Speed limit– Shown when you exceed the speed limit of the current road, if switched

on via the settings (see page 30).

12 Turn indicator – Shows a graphical representation of the next manoeuvre and the

distance to the manoeuvre. Tap to replay the voice instruction.

13 Current road – Shows the name of the road you are currently on.

14 Menu button – Tap to access the navigation options. (Only when in Route Navigation)

15 Distance – Shows the remaining distance to your destination.

16 Arrival time – Shows the estimated time you will arrive at your destination.

17 POI icon – Show the position of a point of interest.

18 Next road – Shows the name of the road you will be using next.

19 Route – Indicates the planned route to be followed.

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4 Browsing the Map

When in Free Navigation or Route Navigation it is possible to browse the map so that you

can look at parts of the map which are currently not shown.

To move the map around use the stylus (if provided) or your finger to press and hold on a

point on the map, then drag the map in the opposite direction you want to look at. E.g. to

view the map above the currently shown section, press on the screen and move the stylus (if

provided) or your finger down, the map will then re-draw to show the new section of map.

You can also change the zoom level of the map to be shown more detail or a larger section

of the map. In order to zoom simply tap on the and . Each tap will zoom the map

one level.

You can tap on roads or Point of Interest icons shown on the map to be given more

information relating to that point.

After moving the map from the starting location you will see the following icon appear ,

Tapping on this icon will return you to your current or last known GPS position.

5 Navigation

There are two modes of navigation; Free navigation and Route Navigation.

5.1 Free navigation

In free navigation the unit does not have a planned route for you to follow, so simply plots

your GPS position on the map and then follows your movement as you drive. The unit shows

you the current time and date, as well as your current position in latitude and longitude co-

ordinates.

5.2 Route Navigation

In route navigation the unit directs you via the map and with spoken directions to your chosen

destination. In order to plan a route you need to have a valid GPS signal, this can be easily

checked by looking at the GPS reception screen on the free navigation screen. If the icon is

greyed out then there is no valid signal, if the icon is white with green signal waves then you

have a valid GPS signal and navigation is possible.

From the Free Navi Menu screen select Go to, this allows you to enter your destination.

6 Go to

Tapping this opens up the Search menu

screen, from here you can enter a destination to

navigate too in several different ways. Each

will be described in turn in the pages that

follow.

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